Input module aids handheld device navigation

Input device combines a navigation pad module with a motion sense and interface IC to provide a mouse-like pointing solution for handheld and gaming devices.

Avago Technologies has developed a novel input device module that combines a navigation pad module with a motion sense and interface integrated circuit (IC) to provide a mouse-like pointing solution for use in a wide range of handheld and gaming devices, computer peripherals, and remote controls for set-top box and multimedia PC applications.